Wounding Incident

A 20-year-old female from the Dock Yard area remains in police custody as investigations continue into a wounding incident that occurred on 06 May.

At approximately 10:00 p.m., the Police Control Room received a report of an altercation near the Well on Silverado Road, South Dock.

Officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RT&CIPF), along with emergency medical personnel, were immediately dispatched to the scene.

Upon arrival, officers confirmed that a 45-year-old woman was receiving medical attention for stab wounds to her upper arm, along with abrasions to her leg. The victim was transported to the  Cheshire Hall Medical Centre for treatment.

Initial investigations indicate that the victim was involved in a dispute with another female,  which escalated and resulted in the wounding.

Police officers conducted inquiries in the area and subsequently arrested a 20-year-old female in connection with the incident.